Home Cookin’ – Marie Callender’s Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

According to the website, this is a “Multi-Serve Bake” product, as opposed to a “Complete Meal” or “One Dish Entree”.   1 hour in a conventional oven, or far less in your nuker (about 10 mins), and this product comes out ready-to-eat.  Personally, I think anything that contains a protein, starch, and dairy, would qualify… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Marie Callender’s Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Home Test – Tyson Sausage Crumbles

Leave it to me to start liking a product that apparently isn’t made anymore.  I had two packages in the freezer that I picked up at some time, Sausage Crumbles with Italian Seasoning, and Beef Crumbles.  Both ingredients are fully-cooked, and designed to be used as a quick heat and eat meal component, as a… Continue reading Home Test – Tyson Sausage Crumbles

Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe

You’ve probably had strada – a baked, layered egg dish, for breakfast at some point in your life.   I’ve varied this recipe to produce an entree more on the (unch) side than the (br) side for brunch. 8 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed 1/2 pound thin sliced, lean corned beef 8 slices… Continue reading Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe

Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)

I was in my local Safeway this morning, which is probably one of their smallest stores, and they are about to tear it down and rebuild.  They have such a limited selection and such high prices, and a  giant remodel job at a nearby local Fred Meyer (Kroger) probably leaves them no alternative. 1.99 pounds of… Continue reading Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)